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college programs for students with intellectual disability. You can search by program name,
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Think College endorsement. There also may be programs available that
have not reported to us. All programs listed here must be affiliated
with an accredited college or university and serve students with
intellectual disabilities. To let us know about a new program, or to
make changes to a current program listing,
please email thinkcollege@umb.edu.

Find the College that is right for you!

This directory includes information on 295
college programs for students with intellectual disability. You can search by program name,
location, and other keywords. "Advanced Filters" offer more options to narrow your search.

Review these Frequently Asked Questions
for answers to some general questions on college programs, how we gather the information
in the directory, and how to use the features of College Search.

The information included here was submitted to Think College by the
college programs. Being listed here does not indicate or imply a
Think College endorsement. There also may be programs available that
have not reported to us. All programs listed here must be affiliated
with an accredited college or university and serve students with
intellectual disabilities. To let us know about a new program, or to
make changes to a current program listing,
please email thinkcollege@umb.edu.

The multi-faceted CHOICES/Opportunities for Postsecondary Success (OPS) is a program at the Center for Community Partnerships (CCP) at Colorado State University (CSU). The CCP has contracts with the CO Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (CO DVR) and the CO Division of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (CO DIDD), with both of these agencies partnering with the CHOICES program to provide long-term support for young adults with... Read more

OPS and Bridge students must be regularly enrolled at CSU. Empowerment and Project Search students may enroll and/or apply specifically for these programs. FRCC students must be regularly enrolled at FRCC.

Career Studies offers students with intellectual disabilities the opportunity to participate in inclusive learning environments on a college campus. This individualized post-secondary education program targets individuals ages 18-25 with intellectual disabilities and other developmental disabilities, who have completed secondary education or are in their final years of high school. Applicants are those who have not been able to access college by... Read more

Integrated Studies is a 4-year fully inclusive postsecondary initiative for young adults with an intellectual disability who have completed or are near completion of a high school program, and who are currently or were formerly eligible for a free appropriate public education under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Our campus community of faculty, staff, coaches, and mentors supports each student as they develop a person-... Read more

Leadership & Career Studies (L&CS) is a four-year inclusive college experience at Temple University for both young adults with intellectual disabilities and young adults who are on the autism spectrum. L&CS provides students with an authentic college experience developing academic abilities, career aspirations, and independence .L&CS students are fully included in the variety of student activities, orgranizations and clubs on the... Read more

Have an intellectual disability or be on the autism spectrum as documented through the County Office of Intellectual Disabilities in which the student resides; be registered with the Pennsylvania Office of Vocational Rehabilitation; have the ability to pay for classes through service funds or privately, have transportation to Temple's campus, be available to attend day and evening classes, and participate in extracurricular activities for a minimum of 10 hours per week.

Admission deadline:

March 29, 2019

Students in this program:

Have graduated or exited from high school

Are still enrolled in high school

Is this program able to provide federal financial aid as a Comprehensive Transition Program (CTP)?:

The RAM initiative (Real Achievement Matters) is a new program at West Chester University, bringing students with intellectual disabilities, ages 18-24, to campus in very small numbers (initially 1-2 per year, capping at 6-10 after 5 years), to participate in a two year inclusive post-secondary education experience. The RAM initiative is ‘inclusive’ in that RAM students would learn, live, and interact with all students, faculty, staff and... Read more

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RAM Initiative (Real Achievement Matters)
West Chester University Lawrence Center 222
University College- Professional Studies Program West Chester,
PA 19383

​​​​​The Rock Life Program is a two to six year non-degree seeking postsecondary education program for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities, which includes Autism Spectrum Disorder. Program length is dependent upon the student's individual goals and can be longer if necessary. Rock Life focuses on four main pillars: Academics, Vocational, Physical Activity and Social. Support is provided by undergraduate students hired as "... Read more

The Success, Engagement, Education, Determination (SEED) program provides comprehensive “direct” services for students with disabilities interested in a college experience to master skills in transition, academic, and/or career areas. Instruction is provided in independent living, socialization, and soft skills. Through partnership with Lehigh Valley Center for Independent Living; mentoring, coaching, work experiences, education, and training... Read more

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